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From: Morin, Gary (NIH/OD) [E]
Date: Sep 27, 2012 1:14PM

Pretty amazing that discussion of revisions have been under discussion and process now since 2006!

Because of the rapid changes in technology, in 2006, the Access Board began the process to update the Section 508 EIT Accessibility Standards by establishing an advisory committee. The advisory committee was composed of representatives from industry, disability groups, standard setting bodies in the United States and abroad, and government agencies. On April 3, 2008, the advisory committee presented its report and recommendations to the Access Board, and on March 22, 2010, the Access Board issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to update and revise the Section 508 EIT Accessibility Standards. In response to comments, the Access Board made significant changes to the 2010 ANPRM and issued a second ANPRM on December 8, 2011. The comment period for the second ANPRM ended on March 7, 2012. The Access Board anticipates publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking in early 2013.

* DOJ released its Section 508 Report today! Links are below.
* Press Release about the 508 Report: http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/September/12-crt-1103.html
* DOJ 508 home page: http://www.ada.gov/508/
* Current 508 Report: http://www.ada.gov/508/508_Report.htm



Gary